The 52-year-old Austin was the Detroit defensive coordinator the last four seasons and has had numerous interviews for head coach jobs the last two seasons, including with the Lions this month, a job that is still unfilled.

The Lions were 27th in total defense this season. They were 15th in 2016 when they made the playoffs. In his first season as Detroit defensive coordinator, the Lions finished second in run defense.

Prior to Detroit, Austin was the defensive backs coach for the Baltimore Ravens from 2011-13. He also was a secondary coach in Arizona (2007-09) and Seattle (2003-2006), and he was the defensive coordinator at the University of Florida in 2010.

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